There are multiple artists with this name:

1) Magma is the brain-chi… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:

1) Magma is the brain-child of drummer/composer Christian Vander formed in Paris, France in 1969, disbanded in 1983 and reformed in 1996. Starting with a base of experimental rock heavily influenced by jazz and 20th century classical music, the band developed such a unique style of progressive rock that it became a new genre called Zeuhl. Characterized by insistent and repetitive rhythms, dramatic vocals, virtuosic solos, heavy bass playing, and jazzy drums, Zeuhl has been emulated by numerous followers from all over the world. Almost all of Magma's lyrics are sung in the constructed language known as "Kobaïan" and concerns a lengthy saga about Earth and the planet Kobaïa, with spiritual and environmental themes.

2) Magma is a progressive folk group from Argentina. The music retains strong Andean influences and is notable for incorporating the flutes of the region. Their output is notable for meshing the Andean elements with Spanish folk guitar and the adoption of European song structures and instrumentation. Extended prog and folk songs see the use of both Mellotron and pan flutes. Despite being an 1980s outfit, their music is reminiscent of 70s progressive rock and 60s/70s folk. Truly a great example of music transculturation on various levels.

3) Magma is a German progressive/spacey band that recorded an album called Rock Duo Magma in 1975.

4) Magma (마그마) is a psychedelic band from Korea.

5) Magma is a pop-rock group from Poland.

6) Magma is a hardcore band from Orlando, Florida

7) Magma is a modern thrash metal band from Belgrade, Serbia. They are a famous underground Serbian demo band. They have recorded their first album and are now looking for label.

8) Magma is a tribal house duo from Antwerpen, Belgium. It consists of Kelvin Smits and Sebastien Kalonji and have also released under the names Clean and Spanner.

9) Magma is a Hard Rock band from Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands)

Kobah
Magma Lyrics

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Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö ẁallï
Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö sühla
Dö ẁëhlëss dö ẁïrdah sünlï
Ün da zëss eusfeuhl d ët nünd

Ẁilëndo ẁorïsstoh ïehndïn
Zïbëhn stöht brükëhn zaïoǧah
Ün dï löss da felt dos hündïn

Kobaïa ïss tendiwa

Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö ẁallï
Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö sühla
Dö ẁëhlëss dö ẁïrdah sünlï
Ün da zëss eusfeuhl d ët nünd

Ẁilëndo ẁorïsstoh ïehndïn
Zïbëhn stöht brükëhn zaïoǧah
Ün dï löss da felt dos hündïn
Kobaïa ïss tendiwa

Kobaïa Kobaïa kobaši bewa somewa össü
Kobaïa Kobaïa kobaši bewa somewa össü

Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö ẁallï
Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö sühla
Dö ẁëhlëss dö ẁïrdah sünlï
Ün da zëss eusfeuhl d ët nünd
Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö ẁallï
Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö sühla
Dö ẁëhlëss dö ẁïrdah sünlï
Kobaïa ïss tendiwa

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Kobaïa Kobaïa kobaši bewa somewa össü
Kobaïa Kobaïa kobaši bewa somewa össü

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Magma's song "Kobah" are written in a constructed language called Kobaian, created by the band's founder and leader, Christian Vander. The language is used extensively in Magma's music and serves as a way to convey emotion and meaning beyond the literal interpretation of the words. The song is characterized by repetitive and melodic phrases, contributing to the hypnotic and trance-like atmosphere of the music.

The lyrics of "Kobah" convey a sense of mystical and spiritual exploration. The repetition of phrases such as "Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö ẁallï" and "Kobaïa ïss tendiwa" creates a mantra-like quality, inviting the listener to enter a meditative state. The use of the Kobaian language allows the lyrics to transcend cultural and linguistic boundaries, focusing on the universal themes of transcendence, inner journey, and the search for higher consciousness.

Line by Line Meaning

Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö ẁallï
In the depths of our souls, there lies a deep longing

Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö sühla
Within ourselves, there exists a burning desire

Dö ẁëhlëss dö ẁïrdah sünlï
Unspoken words hold a hidden meaning

Ün da zëss eusfeuhl d ët nünd
And the essence of life is felt in nothingness

Ẁilëndo ẁorïsstoh ïehndïn
While wandering, we search for our purpose

Zïbëhn stöht brükëhn zaïoǧah
Moments stand broken on the edge

Ün dï löss da felt dos hündïn
And we lose the feeling of those fragments

Kobaïa ïss tendiwa
Kobah is a state of tranquility

Kobaïa Kobaïa kobaši bewa somewa össü
Kobah, oh Kobah, it is a journey to find ourselves

Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö ẁallï
In the depths of our souls, there lies a deep longing

Dëh lö ẁëh lö sëh lö sühla
Within ourselves, there exists a burning desire